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4 soldiers serving in Quebec and 1 in Ontario have been infected
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Nurses, lab workers, physicians among 'alarming' number of health-care workers with COVID-19
Nurses, lab workers, physicians and various other professionals are all among the "alarming" number of health-care workers who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Ontario. And experts warn the risks go beyond patient care.
Lauren Pelley
Canada -Toronto ||
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Updated
U.S. narrows down candidates in major push for COVID-19 vaccine
President Donald Trump said on Friday the U.S. government would invest in all the top coronavirus vaccine candidates and said a list had been narrowed to 14 promising possibilities with a plan to narrow further.
World ||
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Mixed messages, frustration with lockdowns fuel some skepticism about pandemic
Skepticism about the coronavirus pandemic is not widespread, but psychologists say there are several reasons some people have doubts - including inconsistent messaging about public health measures and frustration with prolonged shutdowns of the economy.
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Nicole Mortillaro
Technology & Science ||
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COVID-19's devastating toll on families in Montreal's poorest neighbourhoods
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Benjamin Shingler
Canada -Montreal |
Antibody tests could shine light on 'stealth virus' that causes COVID-19, including early cases, experts say
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Donna Carreiro
Canada -Manitoba ||
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What will Ontario's 1st stage of reopening look like? Premier Ford unveils details
Canada -Toronto ||
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B.C.'s top doctor advises against travel as 15 new COVID-19 cases and 3 deaths announced
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Andrea Ross
Canada -British Columbia ||
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Is it safe to borrow library books? Your COVID-19 questions answered
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Lisa Mayor
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Point of View
Kids with disabilities face health risks and marginalization under COVID-19: expert
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Michelle Phoenix
Canada -Hamilton |
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Halt drug possession charges during pandemic to stem spike in overdose deaths, advocates say
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Kathleen Harris
Politics ||
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This Hamilton woman fought COVID-19 from a hospital bed for 41 days — she leaves a changed person
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Bobby Hristova
Canada -Hamilton |
Coronavirus vaccine possible in about a year, says EU agency
World |
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Pet owner precautions: Cats with no symptoms spread virus to other cats
Health ||
Why millions of Americans are losing health coverage during COVID-19 pandemic
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Alexander Panetta
World |
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Canadian doctors watching for inflammatory illness in children as part of COVID-19 diagnosis
Health |
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'They were never alone': In Italy's darkest hour, international medics held COVID-19 patients' hands
Radio -As It Happens ||
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WHO emergencies chief says novel coronavirus may be here to stay
World |
Cancer patient dies alone in Winnipeg hospital after family denied palliative visits
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Marina von Stackelberg
Canada -Manitoba |
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Early 'excess death' data for Canada suggests decrease in deaths in early days of pandemic
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Valérie Ouellet
Canada ||
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Audio
COVID-19 unlocks wave of loneliness
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What Canada can learn from other countries about lifting lockdown measures too soon
Adam Miller
Health ||
Health Canada authorizes serological test for COVID-19 antibodies
Canada |
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Family devastated as COVID-19 claims its first registered nurse in Canada
Andrew Lupton
Canada -London |
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40 food inspectors in Canada, including 21 in Alberta, have COVID-19, union says
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Rachel Ward
Canada -Calgary ||
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Health Canada issues recall of some KN95 masks made in China
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Geoff Leo
Canada -Saskatchewan |
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Could dogs detect coronavirus in humans? Your COVID-19 questions answered
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Lisa Mayor
Canadians to help develop, test potential COVID-19 vaccine from Chinese company
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Amina Zafar
Health |
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